Medicaid Rules May Affect Americans’ Cancer Survival
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Do Colon Polyps Need to Be Removed? Types, Symptoms, Removal
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Drug Combo Boosts Outcomes for Advanced Melanoma
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Too Much Sitting Could Mean Worse Outcomes for Cancer Survivors
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Groundbreaking pig heart transplant in a human may help patients awaiting donor hearts

DALLAS, Jan. 10, 2022 — The University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland Medical Center announced today the first successful transplant of a genetically modified pig’s heart into a human. According to reports, the patient, a Maryland man, […]
Many Cancer Patients Face Mounting Bills Despite Having Insurance
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Breastfeeding reduces mothers’ cardiovascular disease risk, review found
Research Highlights:
- Women who breastfed at some time in their lives were less likely to develop heart disease or stroke, compared to women who did not breastfeed, according to a meta-analysis of previous studies.
- Breastfeeding was also associated with a lower risk of dying […]
You Can Help Prevent Cervical Cancer
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‘Benign’ Adrenal Gland Tumors Might Cause Harm to Millions
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Less than 1 in 5 adults with Type 2 diabetes in the U.S. are meeting optimal heart health targets

Statement Highlights:
- Fewer than 1 in 5 adults with Type 2 diabetes in the U.S. meet suggested targets to reduce elevated heart disease risk.
- Improving heart health among people with Type 2 diabetes requires incorporating new evidence-based approaches that address social determinants of health […]